Cinema aficionados and thrill-seekers alike, mark your calendars for March 8, 2024. The release of the supernatural thriller ‘Shaitaan’ is set to send shivers down your spine, courtesy of the trio—Ajay Devgn, R Madhavan, and Jyotika—who are ready to take you on a spine-chilling ride. Directed by the acclaimed Vikas Bahl, ‘Shaitaan’ is anticipated to redefine the horror genre for Indian audiences, offering nail-biting suspense that promises to arrest viewers in a trance of eerie fascination.
Unveiling new depths of terror, the teaser of ‘Shaitaan’ has been launched to an eager audience, with R Madhavan’s unsettling portrayal of evil impossible to ignore. Equally captivating and unnerving, the teaser navigates through ominous atmospheres and foreboding nuances, leading to the haunting showcase of Madhavan’s malevolent smile. Although the teaser refrains from revealing the face of Madhavan’s villainous character, it does not falter in delivering an intense prelude to the dark theme of Indian Black Magic that forms the core of ‘Shaitaan’.
The teaser also reveals Jyotika and Ajay Devgn, caught amidst the palpable terror, contributing their significant presence to the frightening ambiance. Adding intrigue to the ensemble cast, ‘Shaitaan’ will also bring on screen Janki Bodiwala. The actress makes her Bollywood debut after garnering applause in Gujarati cinema with films such as ‘Chhello Divas’, ‘Tamburo’, ‘Chhutti Jashe Chhakka’, and ‘Bau Na Vichar’.
The film’s production embodies a potent collaboration between Jio Studios, Ajay Devgn FFilms, and Panorama Studios International, with the seasoned quartet—Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande, Kumar Mangat Pathak, and Abhishek Pathak—at the helm as producers. ‘Shaitaan’ is not merely a motion picture; it is a carefully crafted cinematic experience that aims to transcend the traditional barriers of storytelling.
The project holds special significance for actress Jyotika, who is staging a striking comeback into Hindi cinema after an interlude of a quarter century. Her last Hindi feature was ‘Doli Saja Ke Rakhna’ directed by Priyadarshan in 1997. Fans last saw Jyotika in the Malayalam film ‘Kaathal’, a poignant exploration of LGBTQ+ themes alongside superstar Mammootty. ‘Kaathal’, directed by Jeo Baby, garnered critical acclaim for its artistry and has been available for viewing on Amazon Prime Video.
Ajay Devgn, not one to ease up on his creative endeavors, has been juggling multiple projects alongside ‘Shaitaan’. He recently flagged off the production of ‘Raid 2’, a follow-up to the successful 2018 film. Moreover, his repertoire includes an exciting lineup with ‘Singham Again’ by maestro Rohit Shetty, which promises a star-studded cast featuring the likes of Ranveer Singh, Akshay Kumar, Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tiger Shroff, and Jackie Shroff.
On the opposite spectrum, R Madhavan’s schedule remains just as robust, packed with an eclectic mix of upcoming fixtures. Fans can anticipate his appearance in a variety of projects including a collaboration with Ajay Devgn, an engagement with Akshay Kumar, a film named ‘Hissab Barabar’ with Jio Studios, and a Tamil film titled ‘Adhirshtasaali’.
‘Shaitaan’ stands as a cinematic covenant, ready to invite audiences into its unhallowed domain—where escapism interlaces with trepidation—on its release in March 2024. With an arresting teaser as the harbinger, the film is predicated on the promise of enthralling its viewers with the dark allure of the supernatural.
